Testimonials

Thank you for all of your wonderful help, encouragement, support, and kicks in the rear end when I needed them! I am so thrilled to be heading off to HBS and I could not have done it without you. You truly went above and beyond for which I am incredibly appreciative.”

HBS Admit

I know I’ve said this many times before but truly, thank you for all your coaching, support, and mentorship over the last 1.5 years. I’m so glad my friend introduced us, and working with you has really changed how I view myself. I know things are so unpredictable, but down the road, if you’re ever in Palo Alto, would love to meet you in person.”

Stanford GSB MBA Admit

This thank you letter is overdue, but in such a weird year (of the pandemic), the extra time of letting the Stanford news of acceptance sink in has really underscored what an anchor and a bright light of focus, hope, and teamwork our weekly calls were. You quickly became so much more of a life advisor to me than an application advisor in what was a really transitional year for me with a new job and international assignment. I felt so prepared by you, and to have your positivity in my corner was a tremendous gift that frankly got me through. What an honor to get the great news of my Stanford acceptance, and a new life trajectory with the GSB – a pipe dream I really did not think was possible.”

All my thanks,

Stanford GSB Admit

I truly believe that my interactions with all of you not only provided a foundation for the application creation, but also, and more importantly, structured a platform for MY life at business school and beyond. I’m geared up for the next two years in large part because I was able to relate through my application and interviews who I am and what I hope to become. Thank you all for a phenomenal experience and I hope we continue to stay in touch into the future.”

Tuck Admit

Very happy to share that I was accepted to HBS and to Stanford GSB! I’m going to take the day to enjoy this accomplishment before turning to the decision now at hand! What a journey! Many thanks for being my “sherpa” as we navigated the business school application mountain together.”

Thank you,

HBS MBA Admit

Thank you sincerely for your support and guidance throughout the year. Our work together meant more to me than an application to school. You encouraged me to look inside myself in a way that I think I deeply needed. Through our conversations and guided reflection, I became re-empowered in my life, my decisions, and my future. You once described my life as a mosaic – I can’t wait to add the next tile! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.”

Stanford GSB Admit

Thank you so much for your support throughout the business school application process, and for helping me achieve my dream. I cannot thank you enough for your guidance and for the care you brought to each of our conversations. I enjoyed being able to think introspectively about my values and life goals alongside you. Your words of encouragement will continue to stick with me as I go through school and my career.”

Stanford GSB Admit

I remember our initial meeting. I was terrified, daunted by the prospect of writing application essays. You made a profound impact on my life. Your mission has always been to identify the characteristics in your students and make them stand out. I hope you continue your work as long as possible. You are an amazing teacher and person. I feel extremely blessed to have worked with you.”

HBS Admit

You’ve been an invaluable resource, mentor, and – more than that – an example of kindness and intelligence in my life. Thanks for everything.”

Chicago Booth Admit - Civic Scholars

As the application comes to an end, I wanted to take the time to tell you how much your genuine support has meant to me over these past several months. I really have felt like a special applicant and working with you has been both cathartic and fun.”

Tuck Admit

I just received the news yesterday – I am IN!!! Woohoo! 😊 Thank you so very much for all your help. I couldn’t have done it without your support and positive reinforcement. You’re an amazing coach!”

LBS Admit

Thank you so much for all your advice and guidance! I couldn’t have made it into HBS and Stanford GSB without you. Hope you come visit Boston sometime.”

HBS MBA Admit

Thank you for everything through this entire process! You have been an absolutely incredible partner!”

Stanford GSB MBA Admit

Thank you for being such a fantastic advisor through my MBA journey. I can’t wait to attend my dream school this fall and feel like anything is possible. You’re amazing!”

HBS MBA Admit

With gratitude, Michael M

Stanford GSB Admit

Words really cannot express my gratitude to you. In finding you, I could not have asked for a better advisor, confidant, and advocate in this process. Your patience was comforting and your gentle pushes were just what the doctor ordered. You encouraged me to confront my beliefs and my aspirations in an uncomfortable, but incredibly safe environment.

You challenged me to dig deeper and unearth aspects of me that I keep hidden, but that the world deserves to see. You never wavered in your commitment to me and my application. Your willingness to take the late or early phone call to accommodate me was so generous. I really cannot imagine going through this process without you. Your direction, belief, and high-bar drove me to bring my best self to work with you each day.

Attending Stanford has really been a lifelong dream of mine. And to this day, I have never really thought that dream was attainable, but you put me in the best position possible to achieve it.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help in getting me this far. I hope that our journey together is just beginning and that you have many more pearls of wisdom to bestow upon me.”

You’ve been an invaluable resource, mentor, and – more than that – an example of kindness and intelligence in my life. Thanks for everything.”

Chicago Booth Admit - Civic Scholars

Tuck Admit

LBS Admit

Thank you so much for all your advice and guidance! I couldn’t have made it into HBS and Stanford GSB without you. Hope you come visit Boston sometime.”

HBS MBA Admit

Thank you for everything through this entire process! You have been an absolutely incredible partner!”

Stanford GSB MBA Admit

Thank you for being such a fantastic advisor through my MBA journey. I can’t wait to attend my dream school this fall and feel like anything is possible. You’re amazing!”

HBS MBA Admit

HBS said to save this card for someone special who helped me along my journey, and I couldn’t think of anyone better. I can’t thank you enough for the past year… It has been a wild ride to say the least. From laughing, to crying, to feeling anxious, frustrated, worried, demoralized, and tired (many nights of insomnia…) to finally feeling elated. There is one thing that is crystal clear – that I couldn’t have done it without you. You’re an absolute wizard at your craft and a genius at storytelling. You were more than an advisor, you were my teacher, therapist, life coach, friend, mentor and greatest support system. Thank you for always believing in me and giving me the confidence to succeed. I will be forever grateful for you and all that you have given me.”

Sincerely,

Stanford GSB MBA Admit

Hi Marie, Maureen, & Lisa!

Two friends and I just wanted to share a little update from us! We recently realized that all three of us wouldn’t be here at the GSB without the three of you.

We were in the same T-group during Touchy Feely last spring and were all Arbuckle Fellows this past year together. We were even in the same Lead Labs squad the first quarter as MBA1s! I hosted them for dinner earlier this month and we learned that we all have you three to thank for us being all together in this amazing place.

Little did we know, our journey together at the GSB started long before we even met on campus. We just wanted to share our immense gratitude for your help with not only our applications, but also in our development as people (and now as friends!).”

With gratitude,

Three Stanford MBA Admits

I hope you are well! I just wanted to thank you again for all your advice and the time spent over the last few months guiding me through my business school application process. I really enjoyed working with you as I crafted my application and Lisa’s advice during the mock interview was spot on. Specifically, thank you for keeping me organized amidst all the craziness and for being flexible. I can sincerely say that the experience not only challenged me to think about my story from a fresh lens, but also equipped me with the knowledge to tackle business school and beyond. I would not have been admitted to the Stanford GSB, my dream school, without you, and I truly appreciate it.”

Looking forward to keeping in touch,

Stanford GSB Admit

GOOD NEWS FROM HBS (in addition to Stanford, MIT, Wharton, and Darden!!!).”

THANKS!!!

HBS MBA Admit

As I depart for school, I wanted to say thank you again for all of your guidance, support, and wise advice. Keep doing what you’re doing for everyone who is lucky enough to work with you!”

Best,

Wharton Admit

The encouragement and support you’ve provided throughout the entire process has truly been above & beyond – I couldn’t have done it without you.”
Is there anything that I can do to pay it forward to you / The Admission Advisory Group going forward? You have been such an incredible resource for me and would love help in any way that I can!

USC Marshall Admit

I had a great experience with The Admission Advisory Group. The advice that I received was extremely valuable in helping me select schools and successfully complete the application process. I will definitely recommend The Admission Advisory Group to others in the future.”

Chicago Booth Admit